Aeneas

Pronunciation: /ɪˈniːəs/

Definitions of aeneas

noun Aeneas

Example Sentences

A1 Aeneas was a Trojan hero in Greek mythology.

A2 Aeneas escaped from the burning city of Troy with his son Ascanius.

B1 Aeneas was a central character in Virgil's epic poem, the Aeneid.

B2 Aeneas faced many challenges on his journey to find a new home for his people.

C1 Aeneas was considered a symbol of Roman virtues such as duty and piety.

C2 Aeneas's leadership and determination helped shape the future of Rome.

Examples of aeneas in a Sentence

formal Aeneas was a Trojan hero in Greek mythology who played a significant role in the founding of Rome.

informal Have you heard of Aeneas? He was a legendary hero from ancient times.

slang Aeneas was a total badass in those ancient stories.

figurative Just like Aeneas, she showed great courage and determination in the face of adversity.

Grammatical Forms of aeneas

• past tense: Aeneased
• plural: Aeneases
• comparative: more Aeneas
• superlative: most Aeneas
• present tense: Aeneas
• future tense: will Aeneas
• perfect tense: has Aeneased
• continuous tense: is Aeneasing
• singular: Aeneas
• positive degree: Aeneas
• infinitive: to Aeneas
• gerund: Aeneasing
• participle: Aeneasing

Origin and Evolution of aeneas

First Known Use: 0001 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'Aeneas' originates from Greek mythology, specifically from the epic poem 'The Aeneid' by the Roman poet Virgil.

Evolution of the word: Originally used as the name of a Trojan hero in 'The Aeneid', the word 'Aeneas' has come to be associated with qualities such as bravery, leadership, and perseverance.